Oh Holy Night!

Oh holy night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear saviors birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeard and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night when christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night divine

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from orient land
The king of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend.

Truly he taught us to love one another
His law is love and his gospel is peace
Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother
And in his name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise his holy name.

Since my beautiful daughter Tayler taught me how to put a YouTube video/music on my blog, I decided to share what I consider to be THE voice of Christmas music with my favorite Christmas song.

For me, growing up and decorating for Christmas went hand-in-hand with the Johnny Mathis Christmas album. I’ve seen that same album in the form of record, 8-track, cassette and now CD. (Don’t quote me on the 8-track, I could be wrong on that mode of delivery)

The sound of his perfect voice singing Oh Holy Night never fails to put me in the Christmas spirit. My parents raised me and my siblings with this music, and I’ve raised my kids with Johnny Mathis at Christmas.

Growing up during the Christmas Holidays, I have the best memories of my family enjoying the Holiday to the sounds of Johnny Mathis singing. His voice transforms me back to the childhood innocence and anticipation of this very special time. I know my kids now associate this particular album with decorating for the Holidays as well.

I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, however you choose to spend it. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year 2008!

Make memories to cherish always.

Love,

3T